Central Park Farmhouse Meets Contemporary

Central Park kitchen upgraded with a more functional layout customized to suite family's needs. Eat at island added and floor to ceiling pantry cabinets for tons of storage. Opened up kitchen to adjacent living space to keep the family connected.

Oceanview Spanish Kitchen

MODEL DESIGN INC.

Updated kitchen features split face limestone backsplash, stone/plaster hood, arched doorways, and exposed wood beams.
Photo of a large mediterranean galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Small Galley Kitchen

Wilkinson Brochier Interior Design

Open plan apartment living for urban dwellers optimizes small space city living. Here a galley kitchen in white and dark gray makes a style statement.

Bellevue Residence

Viv & Leone

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Beach Getaway

Seacliff Construction & Design

The homeowners envisioned a family vacation spot — just steps from the sand — with the ability to accommodate up to 14 guests. We designed a whole-home remodel, transforming upstairs rooms into an open, modern kitchen kitchen and a great room for entertaining. Bunk beds and built-ins maximize the sleeping spaces. Now, three generations can enjoy the beach together!

Lato Signature - Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space - CA

Flooret

Lato Signature from the Modin Rigid LVP Collection - Crisp tones of maple and birch. The enhanced bevels accentuate the long length of the planks.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with white splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, yellow floor and white benchtop.

Quintessential Country Kitchen: Allier Rustique French Limestone

Quorn Stone

A quintessential country kitchen with our Allier Rustique French Limestone - with stunning beige tones and a handcrafted finish.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen in Other with limestone floors, with island and beige floor.

Traditional Cherry Kitchen with Glaze

JC Huffman Cabinetry

For this kitchen, stylish cabinetry offers great latitude in creating a relaxed lifestyle. The best of traditional styling, the raised panel mitered door provides an elegant feel, shown in cherry wood, creating the perfect visual backdrop to the white island. Cabinetry is completed with Sienna Bordeaux granite. Create your everyday paradise with JC Huffman Cabinetry.

Rénovation d'un apprtement de 55m²

Corinne Palermo MH Déco

Pour ce projet le propriétaire m'a donné carte blanche pour la décoration. J J'ai voulu faire de cet endroit un lieu où l'on se sent comme dans un cocon. Je voulais que les occupants oublient qu'ils sont en ville, c'est pourquoi j'ai utilisé une peinture vert foncé pour les murs et matières naturelles. J'ai choisi des produits de qualité, j'ai fait réalisé la table et les chaises par un fabricant français. La cuisine a été réalisé par le menuisier avec qui je travaille. Le papier peint est également de fabrication française. Le mobilier a été acheté chez un commerçant local. Le propriétaire est très content du résultat, il n'en revient pas du changement opéré.

Strathcona

Cucina Bella Ltd. - Rebecca Gagne CKD

Simple stainless steel appliance add a little shine to the space without taking away from the cabinetry.
Design ideas for a small country l-shaped separate kitchen in Edmonton with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Cedar Lake

Tim Schollaart Builder LLC

Photo of a transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and white benchtop.

Oak island with seating

Marvista Design + Build

Oak island featuring Edison style pendant lights and soft white cabinets at perimeter.
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Beautiful Custom Kitchen Upgrade

Marie Stewart Interiors

Because we kept the original granite, I had to come up with a cabinet color that would work with the granite & new waterproof, luxury vinyl plank flooring. I came up with the perfect base and glaze colors - the pictures don't do it justice!

Contemporary Industrial Kitchen and Bath

Nina Williams Interiors

This is an example of a large country galley open plan kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Wansley Tiny House, built by Movable Roots Tiny Home Builders

Tiny Modern Homes

Wansley Tiny House, built by Movable Roots Tiny Home Builders in Melbourne, FL
Photo of a small modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Dream Kitchen

Evenflow Interiors

Design ideas for a large country galley kitchen pantry in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Presley Rd Timbered Shop

Shelter Associates

A nicely appointed kitchenette with dishwasher, hidden mini-fridge, microwave and instant hot water makes guests feel right at home. LVP flooring runs throughout the apartment with radiant floor heating to keep the toes warm and guests comfortable. Photo by Joel Riner Photography

Contemporary Kitchen

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Asheville - Oakley Kitchen Re-Vamp

Align Design LLC

A kitchen revamp was in order for a local chef and his wife who, manages a local B&B. The foodie duo were tired of their dingy, poorly designed, 1980's style kitchen and desired a bright and open work space where they can kick back and prepare delicious meals for themselves, when they aren't cooking for other people. The space was gutted and reconfigured, switching the sink and stove placement, and situating the refrigerator on the opposite wall, to create a better work triangle. Budget constraints dictated a plan that will be done in phases, and allows more cabinets to be added at a later date, where the open pantry currently lives. A rolling cabinet, with butcher block top, situated to the right of the stove, (unfinished by the cabinet company at the time of the photo shoot), can be pulled into the room to provide a portable island. Budget friendly materials were sourced, including luxury vinyl tile for the floors, that mimics the look of concrete, and laminate counter tops that evoke the look of granite. New lighting, bright subway tile and a sparkle of brass over the sink, make this new kitchen sparkle. Photos by Lisa Wood - Lark and Loom

Bachelor Pad Turned Home

Unique Dwelling

Sarah Stute
Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen with Vinyl Floors and Limestone Floors Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!